Stopped by with my dog so we sat outside in the back to enjoy the nice weather. The staff were so…read morefriendly and inviting. They made sure we had everything we needed since we were the only ones sitting back there on the picnic tables (even ice water for the dog). Bbq was juicy and spiced just right. The Mac and cheese was yummy. My favorite was the okra though. It tasted so fresh inside the fry seasoning outer shell, which was perfect. I asked what kind of beer they had since it wasn't on the menu and he said just tell us what you want and we will probably have it. That'll do.

Looked better before I dug in, but what a great loaded spud. Buttery potato with choice of meat,…read morequeso, green onions and sour cream. Also got a side of sausage and it was delicious with a little spice. All in all a great spot! We sat outside with our dog. The outdoor space could use more shade but we found a spot. Nice people and great food.

Smokey, tender BBQ meats. Great sides. Fast service!…read more Mustard potato salad and BBQ beans for me. I love mustard potato salad. This was tangy, made with enough mustard to meet my requirements. My wife had the Mac & Cheese with the vinegar slaw. The slaw was light, not loaded down with mayo. She also has the lean sliced brisket and turkey. I had the chopped brisket which is a little fatter as it should be. With that, a decent hot link. Meats were all smokey and tender. I liked the chopped brisket the best. A good variety of sauces: mild, smokey and hot. Check the pictures. Looks like a BBQ joint inside, filled with a pleasant smoke aroma. The food was on the table in minutes. Friendly attentive waitstaff. This is good BBQ!

First the good, my waitress was on point, friendly and amazing. Little crammed but the decor was…read morealright. The corn nuggets was the best thing I had there... Now the bad; the meat was so bland and dry, if I didn't have a drink, I'm certain I would've choked. I've had bbq from multiple states and this was by far the worst. My friend who's just now learning to cook has my flavor than any of this.

Sliced or chopped brisket sandwiches are so good. And big…read more Drive thru pick up service is fast. Nice people.

always been a go-to when i'm in the area, would recommend it to anyone coming around. the brisket…read morewas flavorful and tender, the cobbler was also fresh. everything is always pretty clean and i like the overall vibe. the service is solid, everyone is very kind and helpful! i was not a fan of the potato salad, i thought it was gummy and unseasoned. also the portion was quite small for the sides. for $65 and the portions we got, i couldn't justify coming back here unless someone else was going to pay for me. thats sad to say because it really is a staple, but there are far better bbq joints with similar prices and even better quality.

This place knows how to do to Texas BBQ plain and simple. They provide some staple BBQ options like…read morebrisket and pulled pork, while also featuring more unique offerings like turkey and brisket-wurst. The turkey and brisket are standouts. They hold strong without additions like sauce, but also take on a new unique flavor profile from their in house gravy and BBQ sauce. Both the turkey and brisket are juicy and tender. The smoky flavor of the brisket is truly outstanding. The brisket-wurst sandwich is worth it to get even if you intend to get sausage and brisket. It really has it's own flavor profile altogether that is another standout. As a KC BBQ woman myself, I did love the pulled pork and it's addition on the menu. The ribs were also stellar. I don't tend to gravitate towards ribs and these really stood out. Back to the sauces above, the gravy is a unique, regional feature that enhance already tender turkey-and honestly goes great on everything and anything. The in house BBQ sauce can compete with even some of the best sauces where BBQ sauce is more popular. The sides stand strong alongside the featured meat. Some individual favorites of mine include the brisket and beans and the jalapeno cornbread (highly recommend a bite of the cornbread, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and a homemade jalapeno). Take the time to check this place out. It is evident the team puts a lot of time and effort into perfecting their recipes. There are no wrong decisions here. Find the opportunity to try everything on the menu-it will be worth it.

Swadleys BBQ again was absolutely amazing. I have eaten there around ten times. Being from Texas it…read moreis hard to get there more often. Swadleys is amazing. The staff has always been attentive and genuine. Nice people doing great business. The food. I have never had a bad meal here. My latest meal was the burnt ends with sweet beans and okra. Best burnt ends I have ever eaten. I asked for lean burnt ends. They trimmed the fat off and the meal was perfect. P.S. The cherry cobbler is outstanding. With a small shot of free ice cream it is awesome. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

Awesome, friendly service. Good ole country atmosphere. Great flavor to the meat. You know its good…read morebbq when they dont smother it in bbq sauce. The oklahoma sampler gives you a little bit of everything (rib, pulled pork, sausage, brisket, and chicken. You also get 2 sides and a roll.

When we first pulled in the "open" sign was off.. Luckily my mother tried the door, and alas, Billy…read moreSims BBQ was in fact open for business. Very fortunate for us! I had the chopped brisket sandwich and baked potato salad, and it was excellent. At the time of this review, Billy Sims was ranked 2nd on yelp for the area. If you like BBQ and are looking for a quick bite, I highly recommend this place. Only drawback was that the flies were prevalent, but that's nothing a Bug-a-salt (salt shooting toy gun made for terminating winged insects) can't handle in an afternoon.

if you're looking for food fast, Billy Sims has you covered. We passed by on our road trip and not…read morehaving much time to spare these guys whipped up a full meal quick. You must try the loaded sandwich with 3 different meats-the sausage was the star of the show! Side of green beans and Mac and cheese and I would have thought my southern grandma made me a full course meal on the road! The guys behind the counter were helpful and personable. And don't skip out on the pickles-crisp and tasty those were the perfect compliment for the Sammy.

Angel was great. Very attentive and knew the menu well, was able to help decide what to get for the…read morefirst time

I'm new to the menu, and Amy made the whole experience easy and memorable. She was calm, patient,…read moreand genuinely helpful. No rush and no pressure. She suggested I try a mustard based secondary sauce with the pulled pork, and that completely elevated the plate. The pulled pork was exactly what you want. Tender, smoky, and balanced. The baked beans and cabbage showed they care about the full meal, not just the meat. But what really stood out was the service. Amy did not just take an order. She guided the experience in a way that felt personal. If you go, ask for Amy. I will definitely be back.

They really do have the best crawfish around, I highly recommend. I will definitely be back! Great…read moreflavor and amazing owners! They are also very affordable!!

Family run and they were great to visit with while waiting on food. Love being able to sit outside…read moreon a fall evening. They do a Texas take on gumbo with some brisket in it. Added bonus is they are BYOB.

I have yet to dine in, but they have plenty of seating arrangements. I noticed today while ordering…read morethey have specials on certain days of the week. I've yet to be disappointed with any order I've placed. Today I just picked up 1/2 lb of spicy sausage and 1/2 lb of chopped brisket. The spicy sausage is really spicy! But I enjoyed it. They have regular BBQ sauce and spicy BBQ sauce. Again spicy is spicy. They have condiments, jalapeños, chopped onion, and pickles to the side by the drinks. They offer containers to put them in for to-go orders. I always return just forget to check in. Stop by and give it try. Plenty of ample parking. #DenisonTexas #GraysonCounty

I live down the road from the BBQ Center of the Universe (Lockhart, TX), so I think I know what…read moregood BBQ tastes like and this que is pretty darn good ? For truckstop BBQ, it is down right amazing. I got the 3 meat plate to get a good sampling; brisket, ribs and sausage. The brisket was almost melt in your mouth, moist, tender with decent flavor. The ribs almost fell off the bone and all it took was a little coaxing. Again, good taste and tender. The sausage was spicy with jalepenos, but no cheese and not really that spicy, but certainly didn't taste store bought. The green beans were very tasty also. This place has "don't miss" kind of BBQ. I was shocked and very pleased to give it a taste and will stop the next time I'm in the area. Sorry, no pictures, I was hungry and didn't stop till it was all gone...

Food is expensive but outstanding. Interesting old building makes the whole experience interesting…read more Very kind people. Has been in business since the seventies.

Wonderful staff and great food. Dog friendly patio with clean tables…read more Two sliced brisket sandwiches with two sweet teas cost us about $32 June of 2025.